🌱 The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 10 more events

Hi there, Drakes Branch! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH
• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
• Teen Craft: Dinosaur Soap Bars @ Main Library in CCH at Charlotte County Library

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees.

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📸 Around Drakes Branch

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Drakes Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday June 18

• Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH →
  Charlotte County Library, 116 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

Friday June 26

• Teen Craft: Dinosaur Soap Bars @ Main Library in CCH →
  Charlotte County Library, 116 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 9

• Book Club @ CCH →
  Charlotte County Library, 116 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House
  2:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Babygarten: Summer Session I @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  11:00 am

Tuesday June 16

• Dino-Sized Storytime Shows + After-Show... →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  2:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Tot Time: Summer Session I @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  10:00 am
• Pins & Needles Crafting Group @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  12:00 pm
• PHML Book Club @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  5:00 pm

Friday June 19

• Know My Name: Regina Rae →
  246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre, 246 Main St, Brookneal
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Reggae Jam with The AMBASSADOORZZ →
  Cape Charles Tiny Livin', 22102 S Bayside Rd, Cape Charles
  3:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Amber Soap & Slime Workshop for Kids & Teens @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Manager Customer Service (H) in Chase City. Apply here.
• SBM Management posted a job opening for Assistant Site Manager in Boydton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Drakes Branch here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

• Book honors Barbara Rose Johns (farmvilleherald.com)
• Veterans to retire old flags (farmvilleherald.com)
• Pembelton dominates Late Model Twinbill (kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com)

Halifax

• Halifax officials examine data center infrastructure, economic impact during Virginia tour (rrdailyherald.com)
• South Shore News...letter: Rock Bottom in Halifax (southshore.news)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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